Uniqueness (Records)
The degree to which records occur only once in a data file.
- •Ensures each record in a dataset is distinct and not an exact duplicate, preventing processing errors.
- •Accurate aggregation and counting where each record represents a unique instance or transaction.
- •Improved data integrity and reliability of datasets used for operations or analytics.
- •Reduced storage waste from identical duplicate records.
- •Processing errors, incorrect aggregations, or skewed analytics if identical records are counted multiple times.
- •Potential for duplicated actions in operational systems (e.g., double billing, repeated order fulfillment).
- •Increased data storage and processing overhead due to redundant identical records.
- •Reduced confidence in dataset integrity if plagued by exact duplicates.
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Logistics: Each gate transaction record (container in/out) has a unique transaction ID within the daily log file.
Online Orders: The order processing system assigns a unique order number to every successfully submitted order, preventing duplicates.
Event Ticketing: The ticketing system ensures that each combination of event, seat, and date can only have one active reservation record.
Logistics: A duplicate Bill of Lading record exists in the shipping documentation system, potentially leading to double-billing or incorrect cargo release.
Online Orders: The same online order is recorded twice in the order management system due to a user clicking the 'submit' button multiple times or a system glitch.
Event Ticketing: Two identical seat reservation records are created for the same event and seat, assigned to different customers.
Address Validation Service (e.g., USPS/Loqate) improves 56
Unique Equipment Identifier (Master Data) improves 56
ISO 6346 Shipping Container ID Standard improves 56
Wellbore Unique Identifier (WUID/UWI) improves 56
Unique Identifier Non-Reuse Policy improves 56
Duplicate Record Prevention improves 56
Serial Number Uniqueness Global improves 56
Batch/Lot Number Traceability improves 56
Vessel IMO Number Validation improves 56
Customer Master Golden Record improves 56
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